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Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:59:07 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8Blogger at “Mamalicious Maria” Gives Her Best Advicehttp://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/blogger-at-mamalicious-maria-gives-her-best-advice/
http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/blogger-at-mamalicious-maria-gives-her-best-advice/#commentsTue, 05 May 2015 20:38:10 +0000http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/?p=9295Continue reading →]]>Blogger at Mamlicious Maria Maria Smith is here to share her best advice for mothering four young children.

What is an enjoyable part of mothering children at this stage?

Little kids love their mama. They run to me at school pickup and are happier to see me than anyone else in my life. They are so open with their love!

What is a challenge of this stage?

Being a mom of little kids is physically hard – I tend to have a child on my hip for most of the day. Lack of sleep, organization and privacy come with the territory.

What is the biggest misconception people have about this stage?

People think it’s all play dates and crafty Saturdays, but they don’t understand that those play dates and projects might end in temper tantrums or a huge mess. Most people don’t understand the extreme amount of patience that is necessary.

How can Best Self readers support moms in their own lives?

Do the same type of things you did when she first had her baby: bring her a meal, offer to fold her laundry, take her kids to the park so she can shower alone. Even if her “baby” is 2, she still needs everyday help.

]]>http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/blogger-at-mamalicious-maria-gives-her-best-advice/feed/0Blogger at JaMonkey and Founder of “Yeah, Let’s Go!” Meghan Cooper Gives Her Best Advicehttp://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/blogger-at-jamonkey-and-founder-of-yeah-lets-go-meghan-cooper-gives-her-best-advice/
http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/blogger-at-jamonkey-and-founder-of-yeah-lets-go-meghan-cooper-gives-her-best-advice/#commentsTue, 05 May 2015 18:04:31 +0000http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/?p=9283Continue reading →]]>JaMonkey blogger and founder of “Yeah, Let’s Go!” Meghan Cooper is here to share her best advice for mothering young children.

What is an enjoyable part of mothering children at this stage?

I love that their minds are little sponges. They pick up everything they hear – and I mean everything. I love teaching them about things and getting them interested in things that we enjoy.

What is a challenge of this stage?

Potty training. It’s the worst. Lots of extra stuff to carry around and icky things to clean.

What is the biggest misconception people have about motherhood?

That we as mothers have to give things up in order to raise children, or that it takes all our abilities to do so, leaving no time for other aspects of our lives.

Around Mother’s Day this year, what support would be most helpful to you?

Support from my partner to go have a mom’s vacation. Moms don’t get sick days or time off. We are always “on,” so it would be great to be able to disconnect and unwind for some adult nurturing.